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About Me

Hi, I’m Eric Richter, I AM - The Old Mobile Machinist. With more than 35 years of experience in industrial, commercial, and mission-critical construction, I’ve built my career around precision, reliability, and problem-solving.

Alongside decades of hands-on work, I’m also the designer and developer of the patented Tool Ejecting Draw Bolt upgrade for Sieg-style mini mills—an innovation that makes tool changes faster, easier, and more efficient for machinists everywhere.

Throughout my career, I’ve been trusted to deliver on major projects for companies like Toyota, Nissan, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, as well as U.S. government facilities around the world. That same expertise and attention to detail are what I bring to The Old Mobile Machinist.

I hold a Tennessee State Master Electrical License and multiple industry certifications, but what I value most is earning trust through quality workmanship and dependable service.

When I’m not working in the shop, I enjoy spending time with my family and flying small aircraft—a hobby that, like machining, requires a sharp eye and steady hands.

If you’re looking for old-school craftsmanship backed by modern innovation, you’ve come to the right place.